Vietnam
Exploring a Young Soldier's Perspective...
I got drafted today.
They didn’t give me a choice,
And it feels so wrong.
This isn’t what I’d expected,
Guess I’m coming to Vietnam.
My brother got drafted today,
But he pretended there was something wrong,
This isn’t what I’d expected,
He’s not coming to Vietnam.
We found out the names of our enemies today,
They’re called the Viet Cong.
I don’t know what I’d expected,
Coming to Vietnam.
We killed innocent people today,
And it feels so wrong.
This isn’t what I’d expected,
Coming to Vietnam.
Our nation dropped a bomb on us today,
And it feels so wrong.
This isn’t what I’d expected,
Coming to Vietnam.
We bombed another nation today,
Trying to appear strong.
This isn’t what I’d expected,
Coming to Vietnam.
My mind is tormenting me,
But I have to stay strong.
This isn’t what I’d expected,
Coming to Vietnam.
I finally arrived home today.
They look at me like I’ve done something’ wrong.
This isn’t what I’d expected,
Coming from Vietnam.
My memories still haunt me,
I don’t think they’ll ever be gone.
This isn’t what I’d expected.
Coming from...
I’m lost in Vietnam.
About the Creator
Natalie Andrus
You might be wondering who I am. Don’t worry, I am too. Here’s a list of adjectives that have been applied to me: gay, anxious sarcastic, creative, feminist, saturnine, tired, liberal, dedicated, and overwhelmed. Do with that what you will.
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